Rajasthan Royals recently found themselves on the losing end of a surprising match against Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025. This match, played on Wednesday, marked the first time since 2022 that a game went to a super over to decide the victor. The outcome left RR fans and cricket experts scratching their heads, questioning the team’s game plan, which seemed to falter in the face of high pressure.
In a tough twist for RR, their captain Sanju Samson had to leave the game after taking a hard hit to his chest from a delivery by Vipraj Nigam. That injury added to the team’s struggles, as they were already fighting to stay in the match.
Looking ahead, RR is gearing up to face Lucknow Super Giants on Saturday. However, there’s still a big question mark hanging over Samson’s availability. During a pre-match press conference on Friday, head coach Rahul Dravid shared that they were waiting on scan results to determine the severity of the injury. He explained, Sanju felt some pain in his abdominal area, so we decided to get him checked out with some scans. We’re expecting the results soon, and once we know more about the injury, we’ll decide what to do next.
Dravid was optimistic that Samson might join the game against LSG but mentioned that he could only come in as an impact substitute. If that happens, Riyan Parag would step back in as the acting captain. Parag had been leading RR for the first three matches of the season while Samson was sidelined with a finger injury, so he’s familiar with the role.
Dravid took a moment to address swirling rumors about a rift between the franchise and Samson. He dismissed these claims as unfounded, insisting that the team is cohesive and focused on making it to the playoffs. I’m not sure where these rumors are coming from, Dravid said. Sanju and I are aligned in our goals. He is a crucial part of our team and is involved in all major discussions and decisions.
In a time like this, both fans and players hope for a quick recovery for Sanju, and they’re looking forward to seeing how RR will bounce back in their next match.
